People Transitions Lead

Consult; England; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult in Cumbria seeks an experienced People Transitions Lead to drive a major workforce transformation. The role focuses on TUPE, employee transfers, and governance across public sector-like environments, with proven ability to navigate complex change.

Ideal candidates bring senior HR/consultancy experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of successful transformation programmes. Hybrid working and a minimum 3 days per week are offered to suit an established interim profile.

Qualifications

• Senior HR/change professional with experience leading workforce transitions and organisational change.
• Strong practical experience of TUPE and complex employee transfers.
• Experience with employee consultation and Trade Union engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce transition, transformation or organisational change initiatives.
• Advise on TUPE and complex employee transfers with governance in mind.
• Engage with employees, management and unions to ensure smooth transitions.
• Provide expert employment law guidance and risk management in workforce projects.
• Influence senior executives and stakeholders through clear HR strategy and governance.
• Oversee programme delivery with strong stakeholder and risk management.

Skills

Workforce transformation

TUPE

Employee transfers

HR change management

Stakeholder management

Employment law

CIPD qualified

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

• Location: Cumbria / Hybrid working


• Contract: Initial 3 month contract, with potential to extend through to Summer 2027


• Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week - flexible working pattern considered


• Start: ASAP

Hays HR is delighted to be supporting an organisation in Cumbria with the appointment of an experienced People Transitions Lead during a significant period of organisational growth, transformation and service transition.

This is a senior interim opportunity for someone who has successfully led complex workforce transition, TUPE, organisational change and transformation programmes. The organisation is also very open to individuals from an HR/People consultancy background who have delivered complex transformation or transition programmes for clients.

The role can be worked on a minimum 3-day-per-week basis, making it particularly suitable for an established interim or consultant looking to add a substantial transformation programme to their portfolio.

Your new role

We'd be keen to hear from experienced senior HR/change professionals who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading workforce transition, transformation or organisational change


• Strong practical experience of TUPE and complex employee transfers


• Experience of employee consultation and Trade Union engagement


• Strong employment law and workforce governance knowledge


• Experience within local government, emergency services, complex public sector environments or relevant consultancy assignments


• Experience advising and influencing senior executives and key stakeholders


• Strong programme, stakeholder and risk management capability


• CIPD qualification or equivalent senior-level experience

Consultancy experience is absolutely welcomed, particularly where you have led multiple complex people-change, TUPE or workforce transformation programmes.